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North Charleston, SC is a popular destination for those looking to live in the city. The city offers competitive 2 bedroom rent prices of $1,440, while the national average is $1,430. Grocery costs are also lower than the US average index of 100; North Charleston’s index stands at 97. Local businesses such as MUSC Health, Boeing South Carolina, and Bosch Rexroth are located here offering residents ample job opportunities. Additionally, their award winning Riverfront Park is a great attraction for tourists and locals alike with its 1 ½ mile boardwalk along the Cooper River and an amphitheater that hosts many events throughout the year.

North Charleston has an unemployment rate of 5.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

North Charleston has seen the job market increase by 0.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for North Charleston
- The Sales Tax Rate for North Charleston is 8.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for North Charleston is 7.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for North Charleston
- The average income of a North Charleston resident is $19,820 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a North Charleston resident is $52,264 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyNorth Charleston, South CarolinaUnited States
  5.56
  -3.7%-6.2%
  34.3%33.5%
  9.0%6.2%
  7.0%4.6%
  $29,857$37,638
  $52,264$69,021
  $66,481$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.7%6.8%
  9.0%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  11.7%11.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  2.0%1.9%
  2.8%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  6.0%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  6.7%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  13.3%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  9.9%7.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  5.8%4.7%
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Over 8 years ago

Truth in lending - I lived in North Charleston for 20+ years, but here's my fair assessment of an area I still consider my home. North Charleston has a great variety of  More

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I move to Charleston from Watertown NY, only move here because my husband wanted to be close to his parents, The heat is horrible, the majority of people are so rude and  More

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I recently relocated here from upstate New York. The crime is out of control at least in my personal opinion. There is a shooting/robbery/car-jacking on the news just  More

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